COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fog thickens over central Ohio this morning, dimming headlights and dampening roads before the first winter tease of the season arrives. Mild rain showers will soon give way to colder air sweeping in from the northwest — turning that rain to snow by Monday morning and bringing a wintry change for the start of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, rain develops through the morning, transitioning to a rain-snow mix later today as temperatures fall from the low 50s into the 30s. Periods of snow are expected Monday, with light accumulations of up to an inch possible across Franklin, Delaware, and Licking Counties. Even minor totals could make bridges and overpasses slick, especially during the Monday morning commute.
Winds will increase behind the front, gusting up to 25 mph as the colder air deepens. Lows dip into the mid-20s Monday night before improving conditions return for Veterans Day. Tuesday brings partial sun but a brisk chill — highs barely reach 39°F, and wind chills could linger in the upper 20s early.
Drivers should plan for slower travel, especially along I-70, I-71, and U.S. 33, where wet spots may briefly glaze during Monday’s coldest window. This system won’t deliver major snow, but it does mark the first real November cold snap for Ohio.
Looking ahead, drier conditions dominate midweek as sunshine returns and highs rebound into the lower 50s by Thursday. Still, forecasters hint that colder air could reload again next weekend, keeping the door open for another early winter pattern before Thanksgiving travel ramps up.
Five-Day Forecast for Columbus, OH:
Sun: 51/42 – Rain early; cooling late.
Mon: 37/25 – Light snow; breezy and cold.
Tue (Veterans Day): 39/34 – Partly sunny; brisk wind.
Wed: 53/34 – Mostly sunny; calmer air.
Thu: 55/35 – Fair skies; late fall chill.
